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QR-based J-forms to be sent to farmers via WhatsApp, announces CM Nayab Saini
Haryana Records highest-ever wheat arrival
Government makes procurement process online, enhancing transparency, says CM
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, April 25, 2026:In a major push towards digital governance in agriculture, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that farmers across the state will start receiving QR code-based J-Forms via WhatsApp from next week, simplifying access to loans and government services.
Addressing a press conference at Haryana Niwas, the Chief Minister said the initiative will eliminate paperwork hassles and make procurement processes faster and more transparent. He also revealed that a dedicated ‘Kisan App’ will be launched in the next procurement season, offering farmers real-time access to J-Forms, payment status, crop details, gate pass scheduling, and land verification through the e-Kharid system.
Highlighting procurement achievements, Saini said Haryana has recorded its highest-ever wheat arrival, with 81.48 lakh metric tonnes reaching mandis in the ongoing Rabi marketing season 2026–27. The produce is valued at ₹21,044 crore, with nearly 5.8 lakh farmers participating.
Out of the total arrivals, 79.14 lakh MT has undergone biometric verification, while 70.23 lakh MT has already been procured and 34.56 lakh MT lifted. A record 7.71 lakh MT arrived in a single day on April 11. Since April 18, daily lifting has accelerated to an average of 3.5 lakh MT, surpassing last year’s total procurement figures.
The Chief Minister emphasised that digital reforms have significantly improved transparency. Over 13.47 lakh digital gate passes have been issued, eliminating long queues and manual token systems. Additionally, geo-fencing has been implemented at 416 mandis and 281 procurement centres, supported by 932 CCTV cameras to prevent irregularities.
In a relief measure, the government has increased the commission for arhtiyas from ₹33.75 to ₹55 per quintal. Quality norms have also been relaxed in view of crop damage caused by unseasonal rains and hailstorms, allowing higher limits for grain luster loss and broken grains.
Saini further stated that over the past 11 years, ₹16,160 crore has been disbursed as crop loss compensation. Under the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, around 20.18 lakh farmers in Haryana have received ₹7,562 crore in 22 instalments directly into their bank accounts.